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  PACT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Social Studies
 87% (2008)
 94% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2008.

Science
 76% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Science was 57% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 91% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 85% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 75% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 92% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 76% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Social Studies
 69% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 56% in 2008.

Science
 83% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 90% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 88% (2006)
 92% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 73% in 2008.

Math
 88% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 90% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Social Studies
 84% (2008)
 86% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2008.

Science
 85% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Science was 63% in 2008.

English/Language Arts
 89% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 90% (2005)
The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 89% (2006)
 86% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview

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  PACT Results by Subgroup
 
The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6
Social StudiesThis School
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
African-Americann/a
White88%
Subsidized meals83%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled67%

ScienceThis School
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
African-Americann/a
White81%
Subsidized meals52%
Full-pay meals83%
Disabled40%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students91%
Female94%
Male87%
African-American80%
White92%
Subsidized meals80%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled75%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
African-American71%
White90%
Subsidized meals77%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled56%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
Social StudiesThis School
All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
African-American57%
White71%
Subsidized meals50%
Full-pay meals76%
Disabled25%

ScienceThis School
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
African-American76%
White83%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
African-American80%
White90%
Subsidized meals87%
Full-pay meals90%

MathThis School
All Students88%
Female91%
Male86%
African-American65%
White90%
Subsidized meals78%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled61%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
Social StudiesThis School
All Students84%
Female79%
Male89%
African-Americann/a
White84%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled43%

ScienceThis School
All Students85%
Female83%
Male86%
African-American67%
White88%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled50%

English/Language ArtsThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
African-American83%
White90%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled50%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Female81%
Male88%
African-American68%
White86%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled39%
Source: SC Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 South Carolina used the Palmetto Achievement Challenge Tests (PACT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English/language arts, math, social studies and science.
  • The PACT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina.
  • The different student groups are identified by the South Carolina Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in South Carolina: An Overview  

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